US Bridges

Woods Road over Swale Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 1.0 S JCT CR 22000 · Structure no. 082880000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Road over Swale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woods Road over Swale Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Road
CrossesSwale Creek
Location1.0 S JCT CR 22000
RouteCounty Highway 23410
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.73686, -120.92691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Road over Swale Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Road over Swale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Woods Road over Swale Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Woods Road over Swale Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Road over Swale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.